Lesson From The Life of an Ordinary Man

“The Patriarchs”
Lesson from the Life of an Ordinary Man
Genesis 26

Isaac has been called the “Pale Patriarch.”

He was a very ordinary son of an extraordinary father and a very ordinary father of an extraordinary son.

Isaac's Faith (vs. 1-6)
Principle: The place of God's choosing is the place of God's blessing.

Isaac's Failure (vs. 7-11)
Principle: Creed has to correspond to conduct.

Isaac's Finances (vs. 12-25)
His Means
His Meekness
Principle: When suffering is unwarranted and it's met with meekness, it receives divine approval.

Isaac's Forgiveness (vs. 26-33)
Principle: Never carry a bitter spirit.